Georgian flat renovation, Redland, Bristol
Martin Weaver • June 26, 2019
Initial design for the client
The brief
This two bedroom ground floor flat has lain empty for four years and is currently undergoing a full renovation by the new owner.
What was a very narrow store room, has now been incorporated into what will become the main living space, and the need to create a new kitchen that will lend itself to open plan living and entertaining.
The Design
The client had a sketched out a basic layout, and pointed us in the direction of her 'Pinterest' board, as she couldn't really describe what style or colour she wanted.
Our answer
Having looked at her 'Pinterest board' we soon discovered that the overriding feel is what I call ' a warehouse feel' using traditional styles of cabinetry.
Using reclaimed brick slips, together with really high ceilings immediately evokes the warehouse look and feel.
Keeping tall cabinets to the bare minimum, coupled with long linear shelving, brings a nice contemporary twist to the kitchen.
Storage is maximised by utilising normal and shallow depth cupboards to create a peninsular for the sink, allowing good symmetry on the back wall.
Farrow and Ball - Hague blue gives a good contrast in a very light and airy room.
The Result
We are currently waiting for images of the finished kitchen
The Brief: Having lost confidence with his architect, Mr B came to us to complete four main objectives for him. 1: To position and layout a new utility room to be built on the back of this converted cowshed. 2: To Design the internal layout of the main living space as the client was struggling to visualise how the space would work. 3: To Design and supply their new kitchen as part of this conversion 4: To produce CAD images the proposed bathroom layout to ensure it would work.
The Brief A three bed semi detached house in Kingswood, Bristol. Currently undergoing a remodel of the existing layout, with the existing kitchen, lounge diner and utility space all being knocked in to one. The space had to include a modern kitchen ideally with an Island, utility area, woodburner, two comfy seats, two breakfast bar seats and dining for six people. The Design The existing french doors, and full height window meant having the kitchen to the interior part of the room, with dining space towards the doors. Utility space is separated from the kitchen by the main walkway into the room, and due restrictions on space a wrap around peninsular was utilised. The old chimney breast has been opened up to create a feature space for the hob, whilst the use of Corian worktop, true handle less design and bifold wall units bring a clean contemporary feel to this now light and airy room.
